On the ninth day of Christmas… Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of weddings. Hotel du Vin Edinburgh provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner. Nestled deep in Edinburgh’s Old Town…

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A tranquil dream home in peaceful Perthshire

An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…

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Refurbished property offers a ready-made home

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional two storey, stone built Victorian property in a quiet position within a much sought-after Scottish market town has arisen. Presented by Rettie and Co, and located in Melrose, The property on Tweedmount Road has been fully renovated to an exceptional standard including new windows, wiring heating, and floor…

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On the seventh day of Christmas… Loch Gorm House

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of the islands. Loch Gorm House is a luxury five-star Gold B&B with spectacular sea views of Jura and across Loch Indaal. Recently refurbished, the guesthouse offers well-appointed accommodation that is close to all of the island’s main attractions. Owner Fiona…

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On the first day of Christmas… The Three Chimneys

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of foodies. The Three Chimneys’ First Day of Christmas Carol – all sung to the famous tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Opening: On the First Day of Christ-mas… Three Chim-neys sent to me… A gift…fit for any FOOD-IE Then straight…

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Celebrate the New Year – on the water

You can celebrate the New Year in luxury, on board The Royal Yacht Britannia and her sister ship Fingal, Scotland’s first luxury floating hotel. Permanently berthed in the historic port of Leith in Edinburgh, Britannia and Fingal offer a truly unique way to spend Hogmanay in utmost luxury. This two-night Hogmanay package includes: Monday 30…

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Refurbished farmhouse has so much to offer

A refurbished former farmhouse in central Scotland is now on the property market. Presented by Robb Residential, the assets at Cathburn Farm will be highly appealing to many, including hobby farmers, those with equestrian interests and buyers seeking the peace and privacy that comes from having extended and protected land boundaries. Cathburn Farm was at…

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Scottish recipes adapted for a vegan palate

With many of Scotland’s traditional recipes being laden with meat, butter and lots of other animal based ingredients, you’d be forgiven for assuming a Scottish vegan cookbook was impossible. Packed with nutritional side notes and lovely food photography, Jones offers vegan alternatives for breakfast staples like black pudding and lorne sausage. I’m yet to be…

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New lounge at Edinburgh Airport is world first

Edinburgh Airport is the first in the world to open a newly-refreshed Aspire Lounge, from leading global aviation services firm Swissport. The new lounge, which seats 142, has been expertly designed to offer passengers a stylish, comfortable and tranquil start to their journey, with uninterrupted runway views, separate booths for business and family passengers and…

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Going the extra (Royal) Mile for Christmas

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile venue, The Hub has reopened its café after a refurbishment. With a new set menu, refreshed layout and bright, stunning décor, the café is open for business from 9.30 am every morning (except Sunday) through December. The team at The Hub has been busy removing walls, repainting and reorganising the café to…

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